Obesity & Cardiovascular Network Manager

For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases.  

Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace.

The position

The Obesity & Cardiovascular Network Manager will successfully manage Novo Nordisk (NN) Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) products at place level (Trust/PCN/Federation) within NHS Integrated Care Systems/Health boards.

This is a promotional role accountable for the commercial performance and positioning of NN products through securing sales and local patient access within the geographical territory of South London. You will report directly to Obesity & CVD Regional Business Manager.

Additionally, you will:

• Secure and expand access for NN Obesity and CVD products at the NHS Integrated Care Systems (ICS) level, working with Trusts, PCNs, and Federations, while developing and executing local market strategies to maximize brand performance and patient access.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key healthcare decision-makers, including NHS stakeholders, Integrated Healthcare Managers, and clinicians, while conducting stakeholder mapping to influence prescribing pathways and product adoption.
• Develop and execute robust account plans to achieve sales targets and business growth, utilizing data-driven insights to assess impact, optimize performance, and drive investment efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Novo Nordisk's business ethics policies, working within legal and ethical frameworks while upholding ABPI code of practice and MHRA regulations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement effective strategies, drive product positioning, and enhance customer experience, while participating in regional meetings, conferences, and collaborative healthcare initiatives to support business objectives.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you must be ABPI qualified and have a strong interpersonal, collaboration and partnering skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed environment.

You should also have:

• Degree in Science, Business-related subject, or equivalent qualification.
• Good level of experience within the Cardiovascular Therapy Area.
• A proven Market Access experience, securing formularies and developing pathways to maximise prescribing opportunities. 
• Outstanding Key Account Management, selling and business planning skills. 
• Strong understanding of healthcare landscape, including sound understanding of the NHS (structures, policies, funding streams and processes). 

About the department

Our team located in Gatwick, includes sales, marketing and market access experts across both field and office teams within the NHS and private markets. What sets us apart is our passion and determination to improve outcomes for people living with obesity and its associated conditions, such as cardiovascular disease.

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first.

We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
 

What We Offer

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award-winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance.
• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people.  We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best.

Application support 

We are an equal opportunities employer and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to GIFJ@novonordisk.com.  Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.  

Interviews will take place virtually on 10 & 11 April. For the 2nd stage, successful candidates will attend an assessment day in Gatwick on 8 May 2025.

Deadline 

4th April 2024
 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.